Education Videos & Podcasts List
Current and Emerging Therapies for Osteoarthritis (Professor David Hunter)
Are your osteoarthritis patients stuck in a cycle of ineffective pain management? Are we relying too much on MRIs and surgical referrals instead of treating the whole person?
Today, we are putting an end to the "wear and tear" myth and exploring exciting new and emerging therapies, from holistic core treatments to GLP-1 agonists that will empower your patients and revolutionize your primary care practice.
This episode was originally recorded as a webinar by the Northern Sydney Primary Health Network.
Speakers:
Joining us is Professor David Hunter. Professor Hunter is a rheumatologist clinician-researcher whose primary research focus is clinical and translational research in osteoarthritis. He is ranked as the leading expert in the world on osteoarthritis on expertscape.com, is the section editor for UpToDate osteoarthritis, the co-Editor in Chief for Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, and has over 700 publications in peer-reviewed journals. He hosts the Joint Action Podcast and leads the osteoarthritis team at the Kolling Institute who are dedicated to improving our understanding of osteoarthritis and the quality of life for those who suffer from this prevalent disabling disease. For additional support he can be reached at Naia Health.
Current and Emerging Therapies for Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) affects more than 600 million people worldwide and remains a leading cause of pain, disability, and joint replacement. Despite its enormous burden, current care continues to fall short: core treatments are underused, many patients receive low-value or fragmented care, and available pharmacologic options offer only modest benefit with safety concerns.
Optimising evidence-based foundations—education, weight management, exercise therapy, and psychologically informed care—must remain the first priority. These interventions are highly effective, scalable, and central to preventing treatment failure, yet remain inconsistently implemented across health systems.
At the same time, rapid innovation is reshaping what is possible in OA management.
- Repurposed medications: such as GLP-1 agonists, metformin, and methotrexate show meaningful improvements in pain, function, and potentially disease progression.
- Digital health tools: AI-enabled self-management platforms, and remote monitoring tools are transforming access, adherence, and personalised care.
- Advances in smart drug delivery systems: Rather than just treating symptoms, senolytics and therapies that aim to modify OA by targeting specific molecular mechanisms (Endo-type targeted disease modifying drugs – DMOADs) offer the prospect of precision medicine, with pivotal trials expected in 2026.
The future of OA care will rely on integrating these innovations with optimised core treatment models. Combining behavioural, pharmacological, and technological strategies offers an opportunity to reduce treatment failure, promote equity, and deliver patient-centred, mechanism-aligned care at scale.
Learning outcomes:
- Confidently diagnose osteoarthritis clinically—without unnecessary imaging—determine symptom severity and complexity and identify patients requiring more intensive or multidisciplinary management.
- Apply evidence-based core treatments (education, exercise therapy, weight management, analgesia stewardship) and develop personalised, patient-centred management pathways that improve outcomes and reduce low-value care.
- Evaluate emerging therapeutic options—including repurposed pharmacologic agents, digital self-management tools, and remote monitoring technologies—and integrate appropriate innovations into general practice care.
- Identify barriers to high-value OA care (e.g., misinformation, access, reimbursement) and implement practical strategies to enhance adherence, self-management, and equity in routine general practice.
Speakers:
Professor David Hunter | Florance and Cope Chair of Rheumatology, Professor of Medicine, NHMRC Leadership Investigator Fellow, Sydney Musculoskeletal Health, Kolling Institute, University of Sydney and Rheumatology Department, Royal North Shore Hospital
Resources:
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Compassionate Communities and Advanced Care Planning: Social Support During Holiday Periods and Beyond
This webinar explores how Advance Care Planning and Compassionate communities can support older patients through meaningful, community-based and clinical care.
Kelly, Nurse Practitioner from ANDCare, discusses Advance Care Planning and the new approach ANDCare is taking to enable more people the opportunity to complete their Advance Care Directive.
Learn how to be part of this model that supports more patients in the community with proactive, values-based planning.
Viewers will also hear about Proveda’s Compassionate Connector Program, which links trained volunteers with people over 65 living with life-changing diagnoses, and the Belong Club, a social initiative offering inclusive activities to boost wellbeing and reduce isolation. A walk through of the new online GP referral form, makes it easier than ever to connect patients with community support.
Explore how different models of care, clinical and community, can work in parallel to support people across various stages of ageing, life changing diagnosis and planning ahead.
Learning outcomes:
- Learn about support for patients in our community to complete their advance care directives
- Benefits of Compassionate Communities approach and social prescribing to support health and well-being
- Learn of practical and local supports to reduce isolation and loneliness including referral process
Speakers:
Kelly Arthurs Nurse Practitioner | ANDCare
Kelly is passionate about empowering people to take control of their future care. She has worked closely with Advance Care Planning Australia and the national Advance Project, helping to ensure people’s choices are known, respected, and central to care decisions. She holds a Master of Nurse Practitioner and over 30 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse, and brings expertise in palliative care with a compassionate approach that has guided over a thousand people through their final stages of life.
Anna Petinsky | Compassionate Connector Program Coordinator at Proveda.
Anna holds two Master’s degrees and a three year diploma in psychotherapy, Anna is forever curious about evolving perspectives, approaches and solutions to human struggles. She is passionate about collaborative learning and building lasting relationships to improve community supports at end of life in the decades to come.
Alison Hush | Community Program Coordinator at Proveda
Alison leads the award-winning Belong Club. Alison is deeply passionate about reimagining the healthcare system to look beyond clinical treatment, advocating for the vital role that belonging, social connection, and community engagement play in a person’s overall health and wellbeing. Through her work with the Belong Club, she champions the principles of social prescribing, demonstrating how inclusive, community-led programs can support healthier, more connected lives.
Resources:
Connecting Health & Aged Care: Aged Care Reform; The Transition to Support at Home – Session 3
This final session in our aged care webinar series builds on the foundational knowledge of at-home aged care services and funded programs explored in the first two webinars. With the upcoming implementation of the Support at Home Program on 1 November, this session will focus on what the reforms mean for patients, families, and healthcare providers. Viewers will gain clarity on how the new program will replace Home Care Packages, how eligibility and assessment will operate under the new system, and what changes existing Home Care Package recipients can expect. The session addresses the most frequently asked questions about aged care under the new Aged Care Act, equipping GPs and healthcare staff to guide patients with confidence during this period of transition. TOPICS COVERED:
- Overview of Support at Home and its key differences from Home Care Packages
- Implications for existing Home Care Package recipients and continuity of care
- Assessment, funding allocation and co-contributions under the Support at Home model
- Common patient and family questions about the reforms and the new Aged Care Act
TARGET AUDIENCE: GPs, Health Professionals and their staff working in the Sydney North Primary Health Network region
Learning outcomes:
- Explain the purpose, structure, and key features of Support at Home
- Understand what the transition will mean for current Home Care Packages recipients
- Understand the new assessment and funding processes under the Support at Home model.
- Anticipate and respond to common patient and family concerns about the reforms and the new Aged Care Act
- Integrate knowledge of aged care reforms into clinical practice to ensure continuity of care and effective patient advocacy.
Speakers:
Sara Amrane – Aged Care Support Specialist, Yourside. Sara is originally from Paris, France where she attained a Bachelor of Psychology. She has 10 years of experience in healthcare and built on her academic achievements in Australia with a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Public Health. Sara started working in Australia as an aged care support worker, so she has firsthand experience of the needs, challenges and interests of people who use the aged care system.
Connecting Health & Aged Care: Support Plans and Referral Pathways – Session 2
Building on the foundations established in the first webinar, this recording provides views with a deeper dive into the major aged care funded programs, unpacking their inclusions and exclusions, and exploring how GPs and healthcare staff can use existing health system supports to complement aged care packages. TOPICS COVERED:
- Detailed overview of aged care funded programs: scope, inclusions, and exclusions
- Complementary supports available through the health system to strengthen aged care planning
- Practical approaches to integrating health and aged care supports in a coordinated plan
- Best practice in linking patients to services and making effective referrals
TARGET AUDIENCE: GPs, Health Professionals and their staff working in the Sydney North Primary Health Network region
Learning outcomes:
- Identify the range of government-subsidised and privately funded aged care services available to patients in their homes.
- Interpret the eligibility criteria and processes for the major aged care funding streams, including Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) and Home Care Packages (HCP).
- Advise patients and families on practical steps for accessing aged care services and navigating referral systems.
Speakers:
Sara Amrane – Aged Care Support Specialist, Yourside. Sara is originally from Paris, France where she attained a Bachelor of Psychology. She has 10 years of experience in healthcare and built on her academic achievements in Australia with a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Public Health. Sara started working in Australia as an aged care support worker, so she has firsthand experience of the needs, challenges and interests of people who use the aged care system.
Connecting Health & Aged Care: Supporting senior patients for their best health outcomes – Session 1
As the demand for in-home aged care grows, GPs and healthcare staff are uniquely positioned to identify patient needs early and facilitate access to appropriate support services. This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of available at-home aged care services, assessment pathways, and funding mechanisms. With a focus on practical application in primary care, viewers will learn how to integrate aged care considerations in their routine clinical practice and support older patients and their families in navigating the aged care system. TOPICS COVERED:
- Scope and types of aged care services available in the home
- Clinical and functional indicators for referral to at-home aged care services
- Overview of aged care funding programs, eligibility requirements, and referral pathways
TARGET AUDIENCE: GPs, Health Professionals and their staff working in the Sydney North Primary Health Network region
Learning outcomes:
- Describe the range of aged care services available to people in their homes.
- Recognise the signs and circumstances that indicate a patient may require at-home aged care support.
- Explain the main aged care funding options, who is eligible, and how patients can access them.
- Guide patients and families with accurate, practical information about starting the aged care process.
Speakers:
Natasha Woolley – Communications and Growth Manager, YourSide. Natasha is a communications professional with 20 years of experience developing and delivering communications strategies that strengthen stakeholder engagement and advance organisational objectives. Her career spans the government, commercial, corporate, and not-for-profit sectors, with senior roles in communications and marketing. Since 2023, she has led initiatives at Your Side that support organisational growth, improve customer experience, and build meaningful connections with diverse communities.
Sara Amrane – Aged Care Support Specialist, Yourside. Sara is originally from Paris, France where she attained a Bachelor of Psychology. She has 10 years of experience in healthcare and built on her academic achievements in Australia with a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Public Health. Sara started working in Australia as an aged care support worker, so she has firsthand experience of the needs, challenges and interests of people who use the aged care system.
Dying at Home
Most Australians prefer to die at home, yet few achieve it. GPs are central to changing this.
This session introduces Full Circle End of Life Matters – a comprehensive end of life team, with physician and nurse led supported model of care designed to partner with general practice. Learn how a fully coordinated, holistic approach can reduce the burden on GPs, improve communication across medical teams, and provide families with seamless end-of-life and grief and bereavement support.
With structured feedback to GPs and clear referral pathways, Full Circle strengthens the community’s ability to support dying at home while easing pressure on overstretched hospital and aged care systems.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
GPs, Practice Staff, Practice Nurses, Allied Health Professonals and Aged Care Staff working in the Northern Sydney Primary Health Network Region
Learning outcomes:
- Strengthening skills in advance care planning and end of life planning and discussion
- Increase confidence in supporting families through dying and bereavement referral
- Understand referral pathways and partnerships that ease burden on general practice
- Access community-based care models that reduce hospital demand and enable patient preference for home death
Speakers:
Dr Clayton Spencer – Medical Director SpencerHealth, MBBS BSc (medicine), Masters Health Admin, Diploma Clinical Psychiatry (Royal Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons Ireland)
Dr Clay Spencer is an experienced senior medical Doctor and has worked in many complex leadership roles over the past twenty years. He has held roles at many levels of public and private organisations including a national role with a large multinational emergency medical retrieval company. He has a background in Psychiatry and General Practice with a particular interest in supporting dying patients.
Anne Kubiak – Full Circle – End of Life Matters
Anne is the founder of Full Circle – End of Life Matters, a pioneering Australian initiative reshaping end-of-life care. With a background as a nurse, death consultant, and health policy innovator, she brings clinical expertise and visionary leadership to compassionate, patient-centred care. Full Circle’s scalable model supports individuals and families through life’s final transitions—physically, emotionally, spiritually, and practically—while integrating seamlessly with existing clinical settings to enhance GP-led care.
Resources:
Referral information can also be sent to NSLHD and HammondCare (who have a formal partnership in place to provide palliative care services)
NSLHD Referral
https://www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Palliative-Care/Pages/Outpatient-services.aspx
HammondCare Palliative Care
https://www.hammond.com.au/care/palliative-supportive-care
Northern Sydney Home Nursing.
https://www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/pach/Pages/NSHNS.aspx
Integrating Onsite Pharmacists into Residential Aged Care Homes
The Aged Care Onsite Pharmacist Initiative responds directly to recommendations from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, aiming to improve medication management and resident safety. By embedding pharmacists within care teams, facilities benefit from enhanced collaboration, reduced medication-related harm, and better health outcomes.
On-site pharmacists play a key role in reviewing medications, educating staff, and ensuring safe practices—making them essential to driving quality improvements in aged care.
Speakers:
Brooke Snow – B.Pharm, GradCert PharmPrac, Grad Cert Clin Pharm – Project Manager, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
Michael Bonner – B.Pharm, B.Bus.Mgt, Cred Pharm Owner and Director, Choice Aged Care & National Care Academy RTOs
Chelsea Felkai – B.Pharm, MIPH, PhD Candidate, PSA Fellow, credentialed ACOP, Aged Care Onsite Pharmacist, Maroba Aged Care Facility
Carla Aguila – Scalabrini
10 Strategies for Earlier and Better Detection of Dementia
The prevalence of dementia is rising in Australia, and early intervention can reduce its impact and improve quality of life.
This webinar will cover the importance of early diagnosis and the role of the healthcare team in detection and management of dementia, and will review modifiable risk factors and lifestyle factors.
Learning outcomes:
- Discuss the importance of early diagnosis of MCI and dementia for effective treatment
- Consider the role of the multidisciplinary team in detection and management of MCI and dementia
- Provide a brief summary of evidence for modifiable risk factors for dementia
- Importance of lifestyle factors for the prevention of Alzheimers Disease
Speakers:
Professor Sue Kurrle AO MBBS PhD
Professor Sue Kurrle is a geriatrician and academic specialising in the care of older people. She holds the Curran Chair in Health Care of Older People at the University of Sydney’s Faculty of Medicine and Health. With over 35 years of clinical experience at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital and 16 years at Batemans Bay and Moruya Hospitals, her expertise spans dementia, frailty, elder abuse, successful aging, and intergenerational programs.
Professor Kurrle leads the Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre, focusing on translating research into clinical practice to improve care for older adults. She has also been an advisor and commentator for the Emmy Award-winning ABC series “Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds”.
Introduction to After Hours in Aged Care
This webinar provides an overview of After-Hours in aged care including:
- Overview of After Hours
- What is an After-Hours Action Plan?
- Organisation and Resident After-Hours
- Action Plans Policy and Procedures
- Health Pathways Case Studies
TARGET AUDIENCE: This webinar is aimed at Residential Aged Care Home Staff, however GPs, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals are encouraged to review the recording.
Learning outcomes:
- Identify the benefits of delivering After-Hours care
- Increase confidence to implement an After-Hours Policy and Procedure
Speakers:
Jane Calligeros, CDM Plus - Starting her nursing career in 2000, she gained experience in Acute Care in Australia and the UK. Jane has served as a Chronic Disease Nurse in General Practices and Aboriginal Medical Services. She holds Post Graduate qualifications in Chronic Disease Management and training in Health and Wellness Coaching. Her expertise in clinical software, funding mechanisms, Medicare Item Number requirements, and system-based processes makes her a valuable asset to Primary Healthcare and CDM Plus
Resources:
Introduction to After Hours in Aged Care Resources and bonus training materials:
- CDM Plus Introduction to After-Hours Webinar Slides
- CDM Plus After-Hours Readiness Action Plan (Print)
- CDM Plus After-Hours Readiness Action Plan (Digital Example)
- CDM Plus My After-Hours Action Plan (Digital)
- CDM Plus My After-Hours Action Plan (Print)
- Northern Sydney PHN After-Hours Access Flow Chart
- Northern Sydney PHN ISBAR Telephone Handover
You may also find the following links useful:
- RACGP After-Hours Services in Primary Healthcare
- HealthPathways – Sydney North
- My Medicare
- My Medicare Training
- My Health Record | Australian Digital Health Agency
- Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
- RACGP Standards for after-hours and medical deputising services
If you have any questions or would like to discuss further training, please contact the CDM Plus training team at training@cdmplus.com.au or phone 1800 549 769.
Medication Safety QI Program Outline and Documentation
An engaging and informative session covering the following topics:
- Home Medicines Review (HMR) process
- Medication Safety Resources and Patient Information
- Barriers to uptake of Home Medicines Reviews
If you would like more information, please contact Georgette Yassa, Medication Medication Safety Pharmacist and Researcher or your Primary Care Advancement Co-ordinator at SNHN via info@snhn.org.au or phone 9432 8250
Speakers:
Georgette Yassa, Medication Medication Safety Pharmacist and Researcher, SNHN
Healthy End of Life Planning and Pro-active End-of-Life Care and Prescribing
This webinar shares detailed information on the Healthy End of Life Planning (HELP) App developed by La Trobe University and caring@home’s Prompts for End-of-Life Planning (PELP) Framework, National Core Community Palliative Care Medicines List and palliMEDS app.
Healthy End of Life Planning (HELP): Staying connected and accessing support from informal care networks is essential as we age and reach the end of life. The HELP app is part of an evidence based palliative care social prescribing model that is activating these support networks across Australia. This session will explore how health professionals can support this essential aspect of care as part of routine practice.
Pro-active end-of-life care: caring@home has developed a framework to support GPs to provide quality, person-centred care that aligns with the patient’s preferences – The Prompts for End-of-Life (PELP) framework.
This framework identifies four clinical end of life processes including:
- Advance care planning and person-centred care based on need (at risk of dying)
- Transition of focus of care needs from restorative to palliative (likely to die soon)
- Terminal care needs (dying) After death care (bereavement).
GPs also need to be adept in providing effective symptom control to patients in their last weeks of life. The palliMEDS app support GPs to provide optimal symptom management to their patients in the community.
A subset of this list the is the National Core Community Palliative Care Medicines List which identifies four medicines for use by home-based palliative patients in the terminal phase who require urgent symptom relief.
Learning outcomes:
- Describe the benefits of Healthy End of Life Planning (HELP)
- Describe the concept of palliative care social prescribing
- Implement a framework of palliative care to support timely planning and high-quality care for patients with a life-limiting illness
- Use the palliMEDS app to support prescribing for common symptoms in the terminal phase
- Identify 4 core palliative care medicines to support access to medicines in the community for urgent situations.
Speakers:
Prof Liz Reymond MBBS(Hons), PhD, FRACGP, FAChPM – Professor Reymond is Director of the national caring@home project. She is Co-Director of the Queensland Statewide Office of Advance Care Planning and PallConsult clinician support service. Liz offers education and training on end-of-life care to members of the community and clinicians across Queensland.
Niki Read, Public Health Palliative Care Unit, La Trobe University – Niki Read from the Public Health Palliative Care Unit at La Trobe University will outline the HELP Social Prescribing Service Model and present the latest research showing real benefits of network-centered-care at end of life.